Celtic star Eboue Kouassi out for the rest of the season with injury

The Ivorian's chance of becoming a regular fixture in Brendan Rodgers' team has been dealt a huge blow

Celtic midfielder Eboue Kouassi has picked up a serious knee injury and will be out for the rest of the season, according manager Brendan Rodgers.

The 21-year-old alongside Manchester City loanee Daniel Arzani suffered the same cruciate ligament injuries and they are expected to miss the remaining games in the 2018-19 campaign.

Kouassi could only manage 26 minutes in Celtic's 3-0 over Hearts on Sunday before being replaced by Danny Amankwaa. Arzani, on his part, damaged his ligament after coming on as a second-half substitute against Dundee on Wednesday.